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R120 EAF

1997 Mercedes-benz Clk

Green Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

179,456 mi
Last recorded179,456 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2016
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk105,377 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR120 EAF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2016 179,456 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 176,067 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 168,470 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 168,466 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 162,476 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 156,547 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 150,628 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front and rear discs slightly worn

Pass 20 Oct 2010 145,258 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

sign of corrosion front & rear sub frames

Pass 26 Oct 2009 137,458 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

sign of corrosion rear sub frame

sign of perishing suspension bushes

small chips in front screen

underbody needs oiling

Pass 22 Oct 2008 127,119 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/f tyre has small lump in sidewall

Pass 17 Oct 2007 114,889 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

sign of perishing suspension bushes

Pass 11 Oct 2006 94,944 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 77,164 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?

Based on 1,410,029 MOT tests across 83,874 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
4,986
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
83,874
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,319
coil spring broken 19,719
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 16,744
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 14,943
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14,136
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R120 EAF is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk in Green with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 105,377 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Clk fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 59,319 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R120 EAF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Clk typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 29 years old, this Mercedes-benz Clk is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R120 EAF registered?

R120 EAF is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 November 1997.

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The MOT history for R120 EAF shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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